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The Journal of Scottish Yarns: Volume 6
£24.00
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Welcome to the sixth issue of The Journal of Scottish Yarns, Autumn/Winter 2024!
This new bi-annual publication was created to build community, and to promote and support Scottish textiles and related creativity by:
- telling stories (past and present) about people, places and businesses
- sharing specially commissioned craft designs (knitting, crochet and weaving in issue 5)
A digital download code (pdf) is included (inside the back cover).
Contents include:
Welcome to Issue 6 of The Journal of Scottish Yarns. In this issue we look at the question: Why is Scotland famous for cashmere? And more!
Contents:
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CARDINALS, CASHMERE & CAMELS The rarity of cashmere makes it so special and more besides.
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CAPRICIOUS CASHMERE The Scottish Cashmere Producers Association was decades ahead of its time.
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SECURING CHAINS OF INNOVATION AND TRADITION: Established in the 18th century, Johnstons of Elgin survived when so many other mills failed.
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INCLUSIVE, INTERNATIONAL, VERSATILE … KILTS: ACME Atelier, contemporary kilt-maker in Moray, combines traditional craft skills with printmaking and a global twist.
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THE SHEEP AND THE GOATS: At Annfield Angora in the Kingdom of Fife Laury-Anne and Andrew share a love of mohair goats that yield beautiful yarn.
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GOAT MOUNTAIN ON THE ANGUS SHORES: At Lunan Bay Farm the McEwans are producing the first Scottish-grown Cashmere in more than 30 years.
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ON OTHER SHORES AND BACK HOME AGAIN: Gudrun Johnston designs bridge the past and the future, inspired by her mother, the original Shetland Trader.
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DREAM WEAVERS: THE RISE AND FALL OF PORTEOUS MILL: Alison Mayne pieces together a salutary tale of business and family.
Patterns:
Knitting:
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DI GILPIN LTD: Cuillin Gansey sleeveless jumper.
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SAMIRA HILL, EILDON HILLS DESIGNS: Swordle Bay knitted legwarmers.
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LOUISE MOSSOM, PIXIE LOU FELT: Northern Lights beanie & fingerless mitts.
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FLORA KENNEDY, INNER WILD: Quaich Jacket.
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ISABELLE RYAN SMITH, ALL TANGLED UP KNITS: Harbour Jumper.
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GUDRUN JOHNSTON, THE SHETLAND TRADER: Mirry Dancers cowl.
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SUE HOLT, WOOLLEN WAVE: Red Squirrel Brooch.
Crochet:
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SAMIRA HILL, EILDON HILLS DESIGNS: Sanna Landscape crocheted legwarmers.
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ALISON MAYNE, KNITROSPECTIVE: Janina Maria crocheted hat & scarf.
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MERRIAN HOLLAND, MEZZACRAFT: Burra Jumper.
208 pages, 20 x 25.5 cm